| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | God and Country ConcertPresented by Greater Philadelphia Chorale May 22, 2012 The Greater Philadelphia Chorale announces its spring concert, God and Country. The concert will feature Pablo Casals’ O Vos Omnes, A Song For Athene by Tavener, and The Lord Is My Shepherd by Thompson. In a lighter vein, Hearts Around the World, Strike up the Band by Gershwin, and June is Bustin’ Out All Over contrast with the patriotic America the Beautiful and O, America.
Founded in 2002, the Greater Philadelphia Chorale draws its members from all over the metropolitan... | Greater Philadelphia Chorale | 05/22/12 | Langhorne |
| Celebrate Arts and Aging - Heirloom Film Festival and Q&A | Spring Garden Center | 05/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Senior Art Exhibit & Reception - Klein JCCPresented by JCCS Klein Branch and Russian Satellite at JCCS Klein Branch and Russian Satellite May 22, 2012 One of the four Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) exhibits to showcase the achievements and creativity of older artists.
The public is invited to view the art, and to attend receptions. This exhibit will be on display for the entire month of May. Gallery hours Mon - Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm; Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; and Sunday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Reception will be held on Tuesday, May 22 from 4:00-6:00pm | JCCS Klein Branch and Russian Satellite | 05/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Senior Health & Fitness FairPresented by Holy Redeemer Health System May 22, 2012 At this free special event, Holy Redeemer experts will provide information on diabetes, cancer, nutrition, sports medicine, and higher education opportunities for seniors, and perform falls risk assessments. Guest speaker Dr. David Fuller will also be on-hand to discuss ways to improve your overall health, and Whole Foods will present a heart-healthy cooking demonstration. | Holy Redeemer Health System | 05/22/12 | Jenkintown |
Teen LoungePresented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial May 22, 2012 Fleisher offers a special after-school experience for young people ages 13-19 in their Teen Lounge, a free drop-in after-school program focused on the visual arts. Here, teens work collaboratively with teaching artists and their peers on projects that will develop their artistic skills, allow them to experiment with new media and artistic techniques, and build confidence in their own creative expression.
Teen participants describe the Teen Lounge as a "stress-free,"... | Fleisher Art Memorial | 05/22/12 | Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Gerald KolpanPresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library May 23, 2012 Like his critically acclaimed debut novel Etta, Gerald Kolpan’s new novel Magic Words: The Tale of a Jewish-Boy Interpreter, The World’s Most Estimable Magician, A Murderous Harlot, and America’s Greatest Indian Chief takes the reader on a rollicking adventure based in historical fact. Set in 1867 the story centers on two young men: Julius Meyer, a Jewish immigrant with an incredible ear for language and his cousin Alexander Hermann, who is destined to become... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Philadelphia 2112 - Population, Politics & The EconomyPresented by Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch May 23, 2012 What will life in Philadelphia be like a century from now in 2112? Urban affairs expert Dr. Richardson Dilworth of Drexel University offers informed speculation about Philly politics, the state of the economy and the composition of our population 100 years from now. This is the first in a series of four programs about life in our city in the year 2112. | Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Roofing Design ConferencePresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture May 23, 2012 CRS invites you to attend a Roofing Design Conference presented by Carlisle Construction Materials. Conference Topics will include: Advancing Sustainability in Low-Slope Roofing; Sustainable Design using Metal Roofing; The High Performance Choice for Continuous Insulation in Commercial Wall Assemblies. Attendees will receive 6 AIA/CEH for attending this event. Lunch will be provided courtesy of CRS. | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Gerald Kolpan, Author of Magic WordsPresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library May 23, 2012 Like his critically acclaimed debut novel Etta, Gerald Kolpan’s new novel Magic Words: The Tale of a Jewish-Boy Interpreter, The World’s Most Estimable Magician, A Murderous Harlot, and America’s Greatest Indian Chief takes the reader on a rollicking adventure based in historical fact. Set in 1867 the story centers on two young men: Julius Meyer, a Jewish immigrant with an incredible ear for language and his cousin Alexander Hermann, who is destined to become... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
| Imagine Africa Free Community Night | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Electrifying Philadelphia: Pageantry, Progress, and Power in the City BeautifulPresented by The Wagner Free Institute of Science at Wagner Free Institute of Science May 23, 2012 Home to Ben Franklin and the site of an innovative Edison plant, Philadelphia has long been in love with electricity. This talk will provide an overview of the city's electrification—its advent, advertising, and spread to institutions like the Wagner in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Looking at City Hall, the Sesquicentennial, and promotional “home electrics,” Aaron Wunsch will examine a moment in history that owes as much to Barnum as it does to... | The Wagner Free Institute of Science | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
A Taste of Sunrise at Sunrise of Granite RunPresented by Sunrise of Granite Run May 23, 2012 Stop in at Sunrise of Granite Run to build your own salad to go. All of your ingredients will be prepared especially for you by the Sunrise of Granite Run Culinary team. While you are here meet residents and team members and learn why so many seniors are proud to call Sunrise of Granite Run home. Each guest will receive a complimentary a complimentary copy of the Recipes from the Heart Cookbook, which is a collection of some of Granite Run's favorite recipes!
| Sunrise of Granite Run | 05/23/12 | Media |
Danny Simmons Tours PhiladelphiaPresented by Vivant Collection Art Gallery at Vivant Collection Art Gallery May 22-May 23, 2012 You are cordially invited to join Vivant Art Collection & The African American Museum in Philadelphia for an intimate conversation, book aigning, and Philadelphia art tour with Danny Simmons, artist, poet, writer, producer, art collector, curator, philanthropist and advocate. | Vivant Collection Art Gallery | 05/22/12-
05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
The Millbrook Society Hosts Historic Preservation ConferencePresented by The Millbrook Society at Hatboro Baptist Church May 23, 2012 Anyone interested in the Historic Preservation of Hatboro should put May 23rd on their calendar. The Millbrook Society and Borough Historian will be hosting a Historic Preservation Conference in Fellowship Hall of the Hatboro Baptist Church.
There is no cost and the objective of the conference will be to give guidance to the Historic Preservation Division on how best to facilitate Historic Preservation in Hatboro. The conference will also help to better inform the public on... | The Millbrook Society | 05/23/12 | Hatboro |
Machete Group: Discussion Series with Daniel Snelson and Mashinka FiruntsPresented by Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) May 23, 2012 As part of their participation in First Among Equals, Machete Group has organized a series of performances that will take place in the exhibition gallery: Unsearchable with Daniel Snelson and Mashinka Firunts.
Examining citation and erudition, Machete Group member Avi Alpert joins Philadelphia-based artists Danny Snelson and Mashinka Firunts to present an untraceable lecture performance that asks, ?what remains beyond the database?? | Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
The Fate of an Excellent CadaverPresented by PI-Philly May 23, 2012 The journalist Alexander Stille, an expert on the subject of Italian Mafia, will give a lecture on the legacy of Italian anti-Mafia judge Giovanni Falcone twenty years after his death and on the fight against Mafia in Italy in the '80s and '90s.
Before the lecture, live from Sicily, members of the association “Addio Pizzo," very active in the struggle against the Mafia extorsion system, will give an introduction on the importance of grassroots movements in the fight... | PI-Philly | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Opening Reception for Medicinal Plants ExhibitPresented by Bartram's Garden at Bartram's Garden May 23, 2012 Bartram’s Garden’s new medicinal plant garden has recently been enhanced to incorporate all twenty-one “sundry plants” described by John Bartram in an appendix to Medicina Britanica, printed by Franklin and Hall in Philadelphia in 1751. This is considered the first pharmacopeia of North American plants to be published in America, and Bartram’s appendix was soon reprinted by Linnaeus and others in the European scientific world. Bartram's is pleased to... | Bartram's Garden | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
SCEE Books - 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus CreatedPresented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education May 24, 2012 This is the second in SCEE's new series of roundtable book discussions. In the post-Columbian era, it seems completely natural to find tomatoes in Italy, oranges in Florida, chocolates in Switzerland, potatoes in Ireland and chili peppers in Thailand. Yet none are native to those places. In a much-heralded sequel to his 1491, an account of the world before Columbus, historian Charles C. Mann calls Columbus's voyage the most momentous biological event since the death of the dinosaurs.... | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 05/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Real Philly TourPresented by Free Tours by Foot at Independence Visitor Center March 30-May 24, 2012 Free Tours by Foot - Philadelphia is proud to present their new All-in-One Philadelphia Tour, a 4-hour tour that takes you beyond historic Independence Mall and introduces you to some of the lesser known sites of this great city. It explores the post-revolutionary history to current day of a thriving metropolis. This tour includes the sites and smells of Chinatown, the funkiness of South Street and the Italian Market, and the wonderful artwork of mural mile. It's a combination history,... | Free Tours by Foot | 03/30/12-
05/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Freedom Rings Tour - SpringPresented by Free Tours by Foot at Independence Visitor Center March 30-May 24, 2012 Freedom Rings in Philly is a two-hour tour that takes you through the cradle of American Democracy, entertaining you and revealing hidden secrets, fun trivia and light hearted anecdotes. We focus on interesting and fun stories of the men and women who defined Philadelphia so many years ago.
Join Free Tours by Foot on this two-hour family friendly adventure as we walk through historic Philadelphia and chronicle the early history of America's first city. This tour includes many... | Free Tours by Foot | 03/30/12-
05/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Lecture Series: Artist Talk with Jack LarimorePresented by Philadelphia Art Alliance at Philadelphia Art Alliance May 24, 2012 Please join the Philadelphia Art Alliance for their final Spring 2012 installment of the Craft and Culture Lecture Series! For this event, PAA welcomes artist and furniture maker Jack Larimore for a presentation about his work. This lecture is being presented in partnership with the Snyderman Works Gallery, who will be showing Larimore’s work through the month of May 2012. Larimore will discuss how natural forms inspire and inform his work, and how modern technology is affecting his... | Philadelphia Art Alliance | 05/24/12 | Philadelphia |
| Come Play With Us at the Katz JCC | Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center | 04/19/12-
05/24/12 | Cherry Hill |
| Stonewalled: Five Artists Install on the Walls of the Free Library of Philadelphia | Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection | 05/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Graphic Novelist Jared Axelrod/Illustrator Steve WalkerPresented by Penn Bookstore at University of Pennsylvania Bookstore May 24, 2012 An inside look at Axelrod and Walker's graphic novel collaboration, The Battle of Blood and Ink: A Fable of the Flying City. Follow the adventurous story of Ashe, a girl raised on the streets of the flying city of Amperstam. | Penn Bookstore | 05/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Artists in Residence Exhibiton - Opening ReceptionPresented by Cheltenham Center for the Arts at Cheltenham Center for the Arts May 24, 2012 The Portrait Project, One Hundred Oil Paintings 2011 – 2012
Colleen Hammond
Preliminary Conclusions
Jennifer Hermann
Diffusion
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Patti Nelson
Cheltenham Center for the Arts will host its first annual Artists in Residence Show. Three resident artists will be displaying their work and installations; Colleen Hammond, painting, Patti Nelson, ceramics and Jennifer Hermann, metals. The... | Cheltenham Center for the Arts | 05/24/12 | Cheltenham |
The Brynne Tillman LinkedIn TrainingPresented by Advanced Staging Productions at Advanced Staging Productions May 24, 2012 Advanced Staging Productions, an Event Technology Management company, realizes that taking the time to capitalize on all the benefits of utilizing LinkedIn for business can be a daunting task. That is why WE would like to help YOU grow your business with this remarkable tool by offering a FREE seminar by LinkedIn guru, Brynne Tillman.
Brynne Tillman is the President of Business Development University, a results driven sales training, coaching and consulting firm. BDU works with... | Advanced Staging Productions | 05/24/12 | West Chester |
PAWS for ReadingPresented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library March 26-May 25, 2012 Children of all ages read aloud to well-trained, gentle therapy pets in a positive, one-on-one setting. A great way for emerging or struggling readers to gain confidence! | Tredyffrin Public Library | 03/26/12-
05/25/12 | Strafford |
Framed! - A Journey in ArtPresented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library March 26-May 25, 2012 Open to all in grades K-2 who love and/or are curious about seeing and making art and learning the basics of drawing. This program is in the form of cumulative lessons, so being able to attend every week is ideal. | Tredyffrin Public Library | 03/26/12-
05/25/12 | Strafford |
| Road Trip Thursday | Tredyffrin Public Library | 03/26/12-
05/25/12 | Strafford |
Free Parenting Boot Camp For Local Teen MomsPresented by Legacy Parenting Project May 25, 2012 The first in a national series by the Legacy Parenting Project, the Embracing the Journey parenting conference in Philadelphia is designed to offer young mothers the tools they need to plan a successful future. The event is a free resource for teen moms graduating from Delaware County and Philadelphia County high schools as well as young mothers in the community ages 21 and under. This one-day parenting boot camp will include workshops, seminars, and an exhibit hall filled with resource... | Legacy Parenting Project | 05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Jennifer Bartlett: Addresses (1976-78)Presented by Locks Gallery at Locks Gallery April 20-May 25, 2012 Locks Gallery is pleased to present Addresses (1976–78), an exhibition of plate paintings and related studies by Jennifer Bartlett. This exhibit is the first devoted solely to the series of plate pieces titled after Bartlett's and her friends' home addresses. The artist notably refers to her own memories and the personalities of the people who lived at each address, and the square-and-triangle houses vary in scale, color and technique accordingly. From the strictest arrangements... | Locks Gallery | 04/20/12-
05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Wine ConcertPresented by Market by Shady Brook Farm at Del Val College, The at Market Del Val College May 4-May 25, 2012 Come unWINEd after a busy week! Enjoy live music by local artists and wine tasting by Rose Bank Winery. Admission is FREE. Wine sold by glass or bottle.
May Schedule:
4th - RGM Project, Pretty Great Music
11th - Overtones Duo, Cover tunes
18th - Idlewoodsman, All types of pop music
25th - The Unforgettables, Oldies | Market by Shady Brook Farm at Del Val College, The | 05/04/12-
05/25/12 | Doylestown |
Decorate-a-Cupcake FridaysPresented by Bredenbeck's Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor at Bredenbeck's Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor May 4-May 25, 2012 Join the fun every Friday night in May! Bredenbeck's Bakery is providing fresh-baked vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, plus their secret-recipe icing and all the toppings to make your own special cupcake. This event is freefor kids 12 and under; anyone older will be asked to make a donation to Bredenbeck's charity of choice.
This event is weather-permitting. In case of inclement weather, please contact the bakery at 215-247-7374. | Bredenbeck's Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor | 05/04/12-
05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Film Screening: Image to LifeworldPresented by Philadelphia Theatre of the Oppressed at Studio 34 May 25, 2012 Image to Lifeworld is an ethnographic film exploring how Theatre of the Oppressed is producing opportunities for both temporary and more enduring community in West Philadelphia. Focusing on one series of workshops held in the spring of 2012, the film closely follows how participants use Image Theatre—one of the many modalities developed under the umbrella of Theatre of the Oppressed—to parse various issues of injustice that particpants wish to work on together.... | Philadelphia Theatre of the Oppressed | 05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
| Celebrate Arts and Aging - Poetry | Phila Senior Center - Main Branch | 05/04/12-
05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
| Celebrate Arts and Aging - Doll Making Class | Star Harbor Senior Citizen Center | 05/04/12-
05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
| Celebrate Arts and Aging - A Touch of Friendship Presented by Kings and Queens of Drama | Haddington Multi-Services for Older Adults Inc. | 05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
| Celebrate Arts and Aging - Painting Class | Star Harbor Senior Citizen Center | 05/04/12-
05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
| Celebrate Arts and Aging - Sing Along | Phila Senior Center - Tioga Branch | 05/04/12-
05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
4th Friday Wine & CheesePresented by Whole Unit Holdings May 25, 2012 The 4th Friday Wine & Cheese celebrates its seventh consecutive year providing events throughout various communities in Philadelphia. This truly all-inclusive experience includes wine tasting, catered cuisine, art installations, guest speakers, massages, image consulting and shopping. Taking place all under one roof, it is an irresistible destination stop for anyone interested in art, wine tasting, foreign cuisine, unique gifts or simply a way to unwind at the end of a stressful work... | Whole Unit Holdings | 05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Fourth Friday Gallery ReceptionsPresented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens May 25, 2012 Arts on South's Fourth Friday events continue to impress! Check out this month's exhibitions from The Roots Mural Project, Tattooed Mom and The Bikery and stay tuned for more to come!
The Roots Mural Project (327 South Street) will feature the work of Charles Barbin, one of the muralists on The Roots Mural Project. Charles creates large and small abstract multi-media paintings that take form during a process of adding and subtracting. Barbin has been a teaching artist and... | Philadelphia's Magic Gardens | 05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
An Evening of Classical & Flamenco Guitar & Chinese PipaPresented by PhiladelphiaClassicalMusic.com May 25, 2012 The Fresh Ground Coffee House music series presents a very special evening of music when David Cohen takes the stage in their monthly series.
As a musician Cohen performs along the East Coast in concert, festivals, private events and lecture. Cohen performs on the classical and flamenco guitar, Chinese pipa, Turkish oud and the Great Highland Bagpipes.
Cohen is founder of PhiladelphiaClassicalMusic.com, President of The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, founder... | PhiladelphiaClassicalMusic.com | 05/25/12 | Willow Grove |
Wine Concert: RGM ProjectPresented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm May 25, 2012 Join us every Friday Night! Don’t miss the area’s best outdoor concert venue! Enjoy music by local musicians, and wine tasting by Rose Bank Winery. Wine for sale by the glass or bottle. Cheese, crackers, and other yummy treats for sale in our Farm Market. Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream and playground for kids. Fun for the whole family. And the best part–admission is FREE! | Shady Brook Farm, Inc. | 05/25/12 | Yardley |
| XPN Free At Noon: The Polyphonic Spree | WXPN | 05/25/12 | Philadelphia |
In The Gallery at CMS: Recent Paintings and Collage by Artist Louise HerringPresented by Community Music School at Community Music School April 21-May 26, 2012 Recent Paintings and Collage, by artist Louise Herring of Narberth, PA There will be a free opening reception on April 21st at 7 pmbefore the CMS Faculty Artist concert at 8 pm. | Community Music School | 04/21/12-
05/26/12 | Trappe |
Heinz NWR Weed Warrior Training Course Presented by John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum May 26, 2012 The mission of the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Weed Warriors is to enrich wildlife habitat within the Refuge by participating in the restoration of native plant communities. Weed Warriors recognize that these native plant communities are vital to supporting a rich and diverse population of native wildlife, including more than 300 species of birds. After taking an online training course and attending an in-house workshop and field training, Weed Warriors remove invasive plant species... | John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum | 05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
| Saturday Story Hour | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Saturday Morning Bird WalksPresented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center April 7-May 26, 2012 Enjoy the early morning of spring with an exciting and rewarding walk searching for birds. Join the group as they travel to different habitats looking for various species. All interested in learning more about birds are welcome; the experienced and those just beginning. There will be no formal leader designated. This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced birders who come to view the migration in action. | Peace Valley Nature Center | 04/07/12-
05/26/12 | Doylestown |
4th Annual Philly Walk for Animals Presented by The Humane League of Philadelphia at Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row May 26, 2012 The Humane League of Philadelphia is hosting a walkathon event and fundraiser to protect animals from cruelty. All four-legged friends are welcome! Following the walkathon will be the Festival for the Animals co-sponsored by PAWS and the Humane League. There will be animal-friendly vendors, refreshments, raffle prizes, involvement opportunities and more!
| The Humane League of Philadelphia | 05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
The Dark Side…Shade Gardening with Jeanne Flower Presented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm May 26, 2012 The good news is that plants do grow in filtered and full shade. Join Shady Brook Farm for an informative session on soil conditions and plants that will thrive in your shady nook and get a free $5 coupon towards any shrub for the shade. | Shady Brook Farm, Inc. | 05/26/12 | Yardley |
